A new series of masterclasses, designed to help women discover which beauty products and fashion styles work best for them, is being piloted in Bath at the end of the month.

The programme, Look Great, Feel Great, is the idea of Tina Gossage and Pauline Sinkins, founders of The Beauty Maze, a network for women interested in beauty and fashion.

The initiative is backed by stores including Boots and Debenhams.

The programme consists of four two-hour sessions, each focusing on something different.

The final workshop at the end of May will showcase what participants have learnt.

Sessions will range from skincare and make-up through to hair care, hand care, diet and physical fitness.

Also included in the programme is a tailor-made personal shopping treat with Debenhams.

Pauline said that the programme was targeted mainly at women in the 40-plus age group.

She said: "As we get older, most of us know we have to make different choices as far as our appearance is concerned. But with so much choice, it's not always easy to know what they should be.

"We want to introduce people to a different type of shopping experience, if you like, where retailers and customers work together in a much more hands-on way to achieve the right look for the individual."

The programme starts in SouthGate on Wednesday, March 30 and continues with weekly sessions in April, with classes being held in Boots and Debenhams.

The Beauty Maze is now taking bookings via its new website at www.thebeautymaze.co.uk, by email at info@thebeautymaze.co.uk or by phone on 07849 684586.